5th Plate Appearance

The sound and the fury, signifying nothing, has ebbed. Adam slept the night in a new home, in a new bed, with a new sexual liason. His mind is clear, his body primed. THUNDERHAMMERBAT is warm to this man-god's familiar touch.

A small man - Stumpy? - is at first. Adam dozes for a few pitches, then knocks a single to right.

The blood of the Norse surges through Adam's veins. BETTER TO HAVE DIED IN BATTLE, says he.

49th Plate Appearance

Since Adam last saw home plate, the Nationals have scratched two more runs out of the Brewers, and Milwaukee has answered with one more. It's 11-7 as Adam gets one more chance to decimate the nine-PA baseless streak he has going in this series vs. the Brewers.

Little Zimmy has grounded out ahead of Adam to leave the bases empty. Adam's first pitch from Carlos Villanueva chips the inside corner for a strike. The second pitch finds its way down in the zone, and--did I just hear a peal of thunder?! Adam lifts a liner to center field.

Adam returns to his favorite base on the diamond, and exchanges a respectful nod with Fielder.